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Julio Rivera

@juliorivera

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Experienced quality assurance engineer with a focus on test strategy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in quality assurance practices.

I am a dedicated quality assurance engineer with eight years of experience in the field. My expertise lies in developing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and strategies that ensure the highest quality of software products. I have a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and execute testing processes that enhance user experience and functionality.

Throughout my career, I have led testing initiatives at organizations like National Grid and KPMG, where I utilized tools such as JIRA and HP Quality Center to manage defects and streamline testing workflows. My ability to perform manual and automated testing, along with my proficiency in SQL for data validation, has allowed me to contribute significantly to the success of various projects. I am passionate about quality assurance and continuously seek to improve processes and documentation to drive team efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lead Test Analyst

National Grid

Apr 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Led quality assurance efforts on multiple projects, developing test documentation and coordinating testing activities. Utilized JIRA for defect tracking and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones were met. Executed manual testing for UAT and SIT, and facilitated automation efforts.

Quality Assurance Jira User Acceptance Testing Manual Testing Agile Methodologies Team Collaboration

Quality Assurance Analyst

Millennium Systems International

Dec 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Conducted quality assurance analysis on web applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance functionality. Developed QA documentation and executed various testing types, including regression and smoke testing, while utilizing Microsoft VSTS for defect management.

Quality Assurance VSTS Manual Testing Regression Testing Smoke Testing

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

KPMG

Sep 2019 - Nov 2019 (2 months)

Oversaw quality assurance processes for auditing applications, collaborating with teams during Scrum meetings. Developed QA documentation and executed data migration and verification tasks, utilizing HP Quality Center ALM for defect tracking.

Quality Assurance Data Migration Manual Testing SQL Scrum

Quality Assurance Analyst

Trizetto Healthcare

Jun 2016 - Mar 2019 (2 years 9 months)

Executed quality assurance for healthcare applications, gathering requirements and developing test plans. Conducted manual testing and SQL queries to validate back-end functionality, while managing offshore projects throughout the SDLC.

Quality Assurance Test Planning Manual Testing SQL Functional Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2012 - 2016

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and data structures, which provided a strong foundation for a career in quality assurance engineering.